Ferret's swollen, possibly prolapsed rectum: Urgent home care tips?

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SHARE Please help! My ferret has a very swollen red rectum that looks mildly prolapsed ! My local exotic vet is out until MONDAY!! I HAVE APPLIED PREP H and cortisone cream, swelling was better this morning! any other advice until I can get her looked at???? She is not a chewer, nor does she steal things...(not ferrety at all) the closest ferret vet is 2 hours from me and I have no means to get that far!! Our ac broke and I think she got dehydrated! Pet's info: Other | Unknown - Other | Female | 3 years and 1 month old | 2 lbs

Todd Cecil · Accepted Answer

The creams might help but aren't probably treating the primary concern. Most ferret owners don't think their ferrets eat anything unusual until they have a problem. If you think your ferret is dehydrated, offering water through a syringe might help, if she'll swallow. Ferrets are meticulous groomers and ingesting hair (a hair ball) is a common occurrence also. Continuing to get food and wear into her is very important, until you can see a veterinarian. If her condition deteriorates, you need to find a way to get to an animal emergency veterinarian ASAP. Good luck.

Ferret's swollen, possibly prolapsed rectum: Urgent home care tips?

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